Vernon Population 2026
Vernon has a population of 40,116, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,116
Rank in Canada
#142
Coordinates
50.27°N, 119.27°W
~383 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,249 km
2,018 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Vernon
- Lake Country15,817 people · ~30 km away
- Kelowna144,576 people · ~45 km away
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~48 km away
- West Kelowna28,793 people · ~50 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~86 km away
- Penticton33,761 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vernon?
Vernon has a population of 40,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Vernon in?
Vernon is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Vernon the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,249 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.